The COSC-certified, ETA-based Caliber 2500 ticks behind the clear sapphire caseback, Omega Speedmaster 38 Co-Axial Master Chronometer 38mm ($4,750) The case’s faceted lugs flow into an integrated steel bracelet that fastens with a push-button clasp. Beneath the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the dial features a subtle Clous de Paris pattern underpinning the dauphine hands and 3 o’clock date window. Price: $4,400, Reference: 123.10.35.20.01.002, Case Size: 35mm, Lug Width: 23mm, Crystal: Sapphire, Water Resistance: 100 meters, Movement: Automatic Omega 2500Īt 35mm in steel, this watch from the Constellation collection is unisex in its dimensions but undeniably masculine in its design, with its solid steel bezel anchored on the sides by the emblematic “claws” first introduced on the Constellation models of 1982 and bearing engraved Roman numerals hour numerals that align with the indexes on the black dial. Omega Constellation Co-Axial Chronometer 35mm ($4,400) The watch comes on a blue alligator leather strap and houses the automatic, COSC-certified Caliber 2500, based on the ETA 2892-A2. A set of golden feuille hands tell the time while a date is displayed at 6 o’clock. The modern-day De Ville family encompasses models for both men and ladies the most affordable male-targeted version is this reference in steel, with a blue sunburst dial hosting applied Roman numerals at the 10-minute marks and cabochons for the remaining hour indexes. In 1999, a De Ville became the first Omega watch equipped with a co-axial movement and in 2007 the De Ville Hour Vision model ushered in a new era of in-house calibers for Omega, showcasing the new automatic Caliber 8500. Omega introduced the De Ville initially as part of the Seamaster line in 1960, and by 1967 had spun it off as its own collection, characterized by its more streamlined design and elegant character. Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial Chronometer 39.5mm ($3,350) Keeping in mind the average price range of an Omega watch, from $5,200 and $7,150 (we looked it up), here we showcase seven affordable men’s watches from Omega, all falling well below our self-imposed ceiling of $6,000, all with mechanical movements. The good news is that the price of admission to at least the entry level of one of the world’s most collectible watch brands is not as high as one might expect from the accolades it receives from knowledgeable and well-heeled watch enthusiasts. The high-profile launch of the so-called “MoonSwatch” last spring - a collaborative project between mass-market Swatch and luxury-market Omega - has inspired a whole new audience of young watch enthusiasts to discover one of the most iconic Omega watches, the Speedmaster Professional, and in all likelihood has sparked in many an aspirational interest in owning an honest-to-goodness Omega rather than a Swatch-made replica (albeit a really cool one). 0% interest for up to 24 months available on select brands.

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